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Posted November 5, 2008 11:30 pm

Health Summary

Moms In Motion

5:30 p.m. every Wednesday, St. Joseph's/Candler Center for WellBeing, 5356 Reynolds St., Suite 120. This one-hour pre- and post-natal exercise program will be led by an exercise specialist, certified in maternity fitness, and will highlight specific exercises that will improve a mother-to-be's balance, strength and flexibility. To pre-register, call 819-6463.

"Mommy & Me - Life With Your New Little One"

5:30-6:30 p.m. first Thursday of every month, room 508A of the Candler Professional Building, Reynolds Street. The support group will conduct its monthly meeting. For information, call Leeann Arp at 819-6171.

"Squats N' Tots" Classes

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. every Thursday, St. Joseph's/Candler Center for WellBeing, 5356 Reynolds St., Suite 120. This class will help stretch and strengthen overused body parts, as well as focus on muscle endurance, low-impact aerobics, and abdominal work. Your baby, age 6 weeks to 1 year, can join in the fun or stay close to you on your mat. To pre-register, call 819-6463.

Pilates Classes

6-7 p.m. every Tuesday & Thursday, St. Joseph's/Candler Center for WellBeing, 5356 Reynolds St., Suite 120. This exercise program strengthens and revitalizes without building bulk. To pre-register, call 819-6463.

Tai Chi Classes

10:30-11:30 a.m. every Monday and Friday, St. Joseph's/Candler Center for WellBeing, 5356 Reynolds St., Suite 120. This exercise is derived from the ancient Chinese martial arts. To pre-register, call 819-6463.

5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 7 and every Tuesday, St. Joseph's/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. The club provides nutritional education and an exercise program to encourage lifestyle changes. Call 447-6605.

This ongoing aerobic fitness class targets children ages 6-12 with weight concerns. Classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 5-5:45 p.m. in the Wellness Center at Candler Hospital. Call 819-8800.

"Live Stronger, Live Smart" Cancer Exercise Program

This program is designed to help people tolerate cancer treatment and regain the best possible physical fitness after treatment, as well as improve emotional and mental health. The main goal of this program is to minimize de-conditioning of the body while receiving various cancer therapies. Cost: $75 for the One-on-One Program (assessment and instruction), $20 for a 30-minute session, $160 for 10 sessions of 30 minutes, $35 for a one-hour session, or $300 for 10 one-hour sessions. Call 819-6463.

Case Management Program

St. Joseph's/Candler African-American Health Information & Resource Center is offering a case management program that provides client assessments and referral services that help individuals obtain health care and medical assistance, indigent services, housing and other social services. Call 447-6605.

Grief Support and Education Group

Ogeechee Area Hospice would like to invite anyone who has experienced the death of someone they loved to this group that meets every third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. The group meets at Ogeechee Area Hospice Chapel located at 200 Donehoo St., Statesboro. For information or additional support opportunities, call Audrey Pratt at 912-764-8441.

American Red Cross

You can give blood 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the donor center at 25 Tibet Ave. The donor center will be open the first and third Sunday of each month from 1-5 p.m. for platelet and whole blood donations. Call 961-5758.

I Can Cope Online

The free, interactive site by the American Cancer Society answers questions about diagnosis, treatment and coping with the daily challenges of cancer. Classes are self-paced and usually take 20-30 minutes to complete. Registration is required for each class. Go to www.cancer.org/docroot/ESN/content/ESN_3_1X_I_Can_Cope_Online.asp.

The organization's Reach to Recovery program helps breast-cancer patients deal with their situation. Volunteer breast-cancer survivors act as role models to breast-cancer patients by sharing their personal experiences and providing them the opportunity to express and verbalize their own feelings and fears. Reach to Recovery is a free peer support program. For information, call 1-800-227-2345.

Free Primary Health Care

St. Mary's Health Center is located at 1302 Drayton St. and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The primary-care center is available to those without health insurance. For eligibility requirements and to make an appointment, call 443-9409.

Wheelchair Tennis Practice

6:30 p.m. Mondays, at Lake Mayer. Program is supported by the Savannah Area Tennis Association and the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial University Medical Center. Specialized tennis wheelchairs, balls and racquets are provided. Call 350-7128 or e-mail turleco1@memorialhealth.com.

The Transplant Awareness Group

7 p.m. the second Monday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November). Meetings are at the Savannah LifeLink office, 14B Chatham Center South. Call 912-341-0000 or 800-365-2066.

Al-Anon Family Groups

The Savannah Area Al-Anon group has several groups that meet Monday-Saturday, in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Rincon, Statesboro, Swainsboro and Tybee Island. Call 547-6004 or go to www.alanonsavannah.org for information, meeting times and places, additional community resources and more.

10 a.m. every second Monday of the month, Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Road. Open to family caregivers of Alzheimer's patients; education and support are provided. No reservations are needed. Call 629-2727.

Dial-A-Hearing Screening Test

Offers free hearing tests by dialing 800-222-3277 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. The test is an FDA market approved automated hearing screening test. The caller should be in a perfectly quiet room using a corded telephone with paper and pencil. The telephone test is being offered as a public service to the Savannah community and surrounding areas to help promote better hearing health.

7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month in the Second Chance area of the Goodwill building on Sallie Mood Drive. Potluck dinner at 6 p.m. precedes meeting. Facilitator: Carla Johnson. Call 354-6611.

Savannah Bariatric Support Group

6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month in Windsor Forest Baptist Church, 12532 White Bluff Road, Savannah. The public is welcome to all support group meetings. Call 912-826-5434.

ADHD Support Group Meeting

6:45 p.m. third Thursday of every month, The Mindspring Center, 1147 US 80 W., Pooler. Stephanie Warren will facilitate the meetings on a monthly basis. Meetings will be interactive, giving individuals the opportunity to discuss challenges and successes and hear from leaders in the health-care field, school system and other outlets. Call 748-6463.

Autism Support Group

7 p.m. third Thursday of every month, Liberty County YMCA board room, Hinesville. Open to families with autistic children. Call 912-876-5777.

Infertility Support Group

6:45 p.m. Saturdays at Savannah Christian Church. A biblically based support group for couples struggling with infertility. For information, contact Tony or Kelly Wiggins at 912-495-0894 or e-mail tony_kel@bellsouth.net.

Needs volunteers to conduct hearing screenings on children and adults. The center is at 1206 E. 66th St. Nurses or retired nurses are needed to do eye, ear and dental exams on preschool children. A flexible time commitment schedule is possible. Call 355-4601.

Grief and Loss Recovery Workshop

Call 912-634-9527.

Men's group, 3 p.m. Sundays at the Focus House

Women's group, 7 p.m. Mondays at the Focus House

Couple's group, 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Focus House

Senior Companions

Senior Citizens Inc. is seeking Senior Companions: men and women age 60 years or older who provide care to older adults who live on their own. Senior Companions receive a small stipend, assistance with transportation costs and a chance to help others. For information about the program, call 236-0363, Ext. 120.

The Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross

Looking for CPR and first aid instructors. The American Red Cross allows Registered Nurses and certain nursing students to become instructors in courses such as first aid, CPR/AED and baby sitter's training. For information on how to become a Red Cross health and safety instructor, call 651-5371 or e-mail daled@savannahredcross.org.

First Steps Program

St. Joseph's/Candler is seeking volunteers from the community for its First Steps Program. This program assists new mothers with support, parenting education and community referral. Training sessions will be provided. Call 819-6910.

Nueva Vida

For information on the schedule and location for "Nueva Vida," an AA group that meets in the Community Center in Nassau Woods Park, call 308-6259.

Multiple Blessings Class

For parents expecting twins, triplets or more is offered at Memorial University Medical Center. The course provides information on prenatal care, the multiple birth experience, newborn care and life at home with more than one baby. Cost is $40 for the four-session course. Offered as needed. Participants should plan to attend early in the pregnancy. Call 598-1839.

Habitat for Humanity Women Build Project

The Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center is partnering with LibLines Inc., Lowes, and Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a family in need. The home will be built primarily by women celebrating survivorship. Women who have survived cancer, provided care for somebody with cancer, or been touched by the disease in some way are encouraged to participate. Call 350-7845.

St. Joseph's/Candler African-American Health Information & Resource Center now presents professional puppet shows for schools, daycare programs, libraries, churches, community events and fairs. The puppet shows provide educational entertainment using original scripts and songs. Performances can be booked through the center, located at 1910 Abercorn St. All puppet shows are currently held at the center. Call 447-6605.